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Maryland Historical Trust

Upcoming Events

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African American Heritage Preservation Program Workshops & Webinars

General overview webinars & workshops

These provide information about the application process, eligibility requirements, selection criteria, deadlines, and more! Maryland Historical Trust and Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture staff will be available to answer your questions.

  • General Overview Webinar | March 27, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Virtual

  • General Overview Workshop | April 14, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | In-Person | Calvert County Public Library – Fairview Branch, Owings

  • General Overview Webinar | April 27, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Virtual

Application webinar & workshop

At these events you will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak directly to grants staff and discuss the specifics of your project.

  • Application Webinar | May 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Virtual

  • Application Workshop | June 4, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | In-Person | Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, Annapolis

Scouts BSA Archaeology Merit Badge Workshop

This event is free and open to currently registered scouts under the Scouts BSA program. A parent or guardian must accompany the scout for the duration of the program. Light refreshments will be provided at both the lecture and fieldwork days. 

April 25, 2026 | Lecture Day | 100 Community Pl, Crownsville 

On the lecture day, scouts will participate in discussions and activities to complete many of the Archaeology Merit Badge requirements. This will include presentations from archaeologists, a tour of the archaeology lab, an experimental archaeology activity, and more. 

May 2 & 3, 2026 | Fieldwork | Fort Frederick State Park, Big Pool

During the fieldwork day, Scouts will conduct excavation work and screen for artifacts at Fort Frederick State Park. Scouts must attend the lecture day to attend the fieldwork day.

Upcoming Board and Commission meetings

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority

April 9, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Virtual

MHT Board of Trustees

May 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | NS Savannah, Baltimore City